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9th Oct

A bright and sunny morning with a light NW breeze saw more visible migration and a small arrival of grounded migrants. Of note in the bushes were 40 Chiffchaffs, five Blackcaps, four Dartford Warblers, a Firecrest, 23 Goldcrests, 14 Redwing, 15 Song Thrushes and a Redstart while birds passing overhead included 23 Skylarks, 28 Sand Martins, 139 House Martins, a Grey Wagtail, a Rock Pipit, 240 Chaffinches, four Bramblings, 68 Goldfinches, 57 Siskins and 35 Reed Buntings. The sea was very quiet with just 15 Mediterranean Gulls of note.

Nine Porpoises were seen offshore and two Brown Hares were seen on the land.

A Dewick's Plusia moth and five Clouded Yellows were seen during the day.

At least four Red-veined Darters were seen amongst the broom at the Point and 11 Mediterranean Stick-insects were found around the Observatory garden.


Red-veined Darters Sympetrum fonscolombii   Dungeness   9th October 2025


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